User's Manual Hub/Switch FH208B/FH208/FH216B/FH216

Introduction
Page 1-4
entire stack. The bridging operation is indicated by the illuminated Switch
LED.
▲ Important! Without the Base Unit, data cannot pass
between these two domains.
▲ Important! Do not connect two Base Units together.
Network Ideas and Concepts
FriendlyNet Stackable Ethernet Hubs allow for a variety of network design
configurations. Here is one example.
Stand-alone or Single Star Topology
In a stand-alone network, the resources, such as workstations, printers, etc., are
connected by a single hub. This is called star topology because the resources
form multiple points emanating from a single hub. In the example shown in
Figure 1-5, seven workstations are connected to one FriendlyNet 8-Port Hub.
Figure 1-5 Stand-alone or Single Star Topology
The stand-alone design makes troubleshooting easy, since each segment
supports only one attachment.
FriendlyNet FH208B
Link/Act
100Mbps/
MDI – II MDI – II
1 2 345678
5678 123 4
Auto
Power Switch
Collision
10 100
or
or
10/100Mbps Ports
8-port Dual-speed Ethernet Hub
Workstations